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Long-term use of contraceptive pills may cause endocrine disorders and amenorrhea

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  As we all know, it is harmful to the body if a woman takes medicine for a long time, let alone taking birth control pills regularly. This is harmful to the body. female of healthy Disadvantage, women need to understand these dangers of birth control pills.

Long-term use of contraceptive pills may cause endocrine disorders and amenorrhea

  1. Female amenorrhea

  contraceptive pills Uterus Endometrial function also has an inhibitory effect. With the use of long-term contraceptive pills, endometrial function is severely inhibited. It cannot grow to normal thickness and cannot fall off normally and periodically. As a result, endometrial glands are not fully developed, which can easily cause amenorrhea.

  2. Endocrine disorders

  Long-term suppression of ovarian function by progesterone drugs can easily lead to a decline in ovarian function, leading to endocrine dysfunction, hormone balance disorders and amenorrhea;

  3. Early pregnancy-like reaction

  A few people may experience mild early pregnancy-like reactions in the early stages of taking the medicine, such as nausea, dizziness, weakness, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, etc.

  4. Increased leucorrhea

  Mostly caused by long-acting oral contraceptives. Therefore, these drugs have high estrogen content. Excessive estrogen affects the secretory cells of the endocervix, causing them to secrete vigorously and cause increased leucorrhea.

  5. Breasts distended pain

  The reason is the stimulation of breasts by estrogen.

  6、Irregular menstruation

  Decreased menstrual flow or amenorrhea; breakthrough bleeding. Bleeding while taking medication often occurs after missing a dose. A small number of people may experience vaginal bleeding even if they do not miss taking medicine; the amount of menstrual flow increases and the menstrual period is prolonged.

  7. Vaginal bleeding

  Many women will experience persistent spotting or breakthrough bleeding similar to menstrual flow while taking the medicine. This is related to missing a dose, taking the contraceptive pill late, or the contraceptive pill is not effective enough.

  8. Weight gain

  Some women gain weight after taking birth control pills. This is because certain ingredients in birth control pills can cause weight gain. Especially in the first 3 months of taking oral contraceptives, increased estrogen levels cause water and sodium retention, thus leading to weight gain in the second half of the menstrual cycle; progesterone promotes anabolism, leading to weight gain.

  Here are three commonly used methods of taking birth control pills:

  1. Short-acting contraceptive pills

  As the name suggests, this type of birth control pill has a relatively short action time and its main ingredients are progesterone and estrogen. It has the effects of inhibiting ovulation, hindering the normal growth of the endometrium, changing the properties of cervical mucus and changing the normal peristalsis of the fallopian tube. Suitable for non-basic disease or women with diabetes. Start taking the medicine on the 5th day from the day of menstruation. Take 1 tablet every night for 22 consecutive days. It can prevent pregnancy for 1 month.

  2. Emergency contraceptive pills

  This drug is a method of use without appropriate contraceptive measures. The main ingredient is progestin. The principle of action of the drug is basically the same as that of short-acting contraceptive pills. Suitable for women under 40 years old. Mainly include Yuting, Nuoshuang, Baoshiting and mifepristone tablets. Generally, take the first tablet within 72 hours after sexual intercourse, and then take another tablet 12 hours later. The earlier you take it, the better the effect.

  3. Long-acting contraceptive pills

  This kind of contraceptive pill is now used by more and more people. Generally, one pill is taken on the fifth day after menstruation, and another pill 20 days later. Contains synthetic progesterone and long-acting estrogen. After the drug enters the human body, it will be stored in adipose tissue and then slowly released to inhibit ovulation and have a long-term contraceptive effect. It is suitable for women who cannot insert an intrauterine device and do not want to use other contraceptive methods.  

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